Intern – Gene Delivery Process Development

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Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to work within the Gene Delivery Process Development team. Our team develops the end-to-end processes and technologies to deliver the critical raw materials used in the manufacturing of engineered T cells, including viral vectors and gene editing raw materials (e.g. sgRNA, pDNA, Cas enzyme, RNPs, etc.). This team member will support process development, production, and characterization of viral vectors and gene editing raw materials to advance our programs and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute hands-on experiments to develop and optimize cell and gene therapy process unit operations (e.g., suspension bioreactors, transfection, electroporation lysis, harvest/clarification, chromatography, tangiential flow filtration, etc.)
• Perform ex-vivo cell culture, including thawing, passaging, expanding, and cryopreservation of mammalian cells
• Prepare ribonucleoprotein complexes in vitro using recombinant protein and nucleic acid solutions
• Support technology development for manufacture of gene delivery raw materials
• Design and analyze lab experiments using statistical (DOE) methods and software
• Maintain proper documentation of experiments using an electronic lab notebook
• Summarize and present scientific data; communicate progress to project teams
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently working toward B.S. in Biological or Chemical Engineering, Virology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of hands-on experience with biological laboratory procedures (ie. aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, transfection, electroporation, filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, chromatography, cryopreservation)
• Understanding of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry including protein and nucleic acid structure and function
• Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, HPLC, etc.)
• Ability to apply scientific principles and engineering fundamentals to solve problems
• Understanding of statistical methods of experimental design and familiarity with DOE software (e.g. JMP, Minitab, R, etc.)
• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
• Desire and drive to learn the biological mechanism of cell and gene therapy products and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.  Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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